Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar triggered controversy after making an alleged anti-women remark while reprimanding MLA Rekha Paswan amid an Opposition-led protest over the reservation issue in the assembly.

Nitish Kumar, who is in power in Bihar since 2005 (except for the 2015-17 period), kept changing his sides. Nitish government carried out a 'Caste Survey' in Bihar when Kumar was an ally of Mahagathbandhan. In a changed scenario, Mahagathbandhan leaders seek an amendment in the reservation in Bihar.

The opposition parties have been attacking the Nitish Kumar government over the ghastly incident of the killing of former minister Mukesh Sahani's father in Darbhanga as well as the triple murder in Saran.

Jitan Sahani (70), father of former Bihar Minister Mukesh Sahani was found dead at his ancestral home at Supoul Bazar in Bihar's Darbhanga district. The brutal murder has ignited a debate on the law and order situation in Bihar.

Opposition targeted the NDA government, raising questions over the law and order situation in the state. RJD, in a statement, condemned the incident and alleged that law and order has collapsed in Bihar.

Mukesh Sahani's father Jitan Sahani's body, with several stab injuries and cut marks on his chest and stomach, was found inside his room at his house in the Biraul area this morning.

The UCC has been a long-standing agenda of the BJP and the party has raised the issue on a number of instances. The Supreme Court has also made several observations on the UCC in different cases. However, all the political parties have not been seen on the same page on the issue.

The reaction of the CM assumes significance as bridge collapse incidents have led to a political slugfest in the state.

The first phase of JP Ganga Pathway, from Digha to Patna Medical College and Hospital, became operational on June 24, 2022. The second phase, from PMCH to Gaighat, opened to commuters on August 14, 2023.

Former IAS officer Manish Kumar Verma, who has been closely associated with Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, joined the JD(U). Verma, from Nalanda and of the same caste as Nitish, has worked closely with the CM for several years after taking VRS.

As many as 10 bridges came crushing down in a span of 17 days in various parts of Bihar, triggering a massive row. The Bihar government has taken action into the matter.

The recent collapse of bridges in Bihar has raised significant alarm and concern. A petition has also been moved in the Supreme Court seeking to issue direction to the Bihar Government to conduct the highest level structural audit of all existing and under-construction bridges in the state.

Speaking at an event where CM Nitish Kumar distributed appointment letters to nearly 10,000 newly selected Special Survey Assistant Settlement Officers, Kumar emphasised the importance of this project in reducing land-related disputes, which account for 60% of crimes in Bihar.

In a detailed order, the high court made it clear that it saw "no extenuating circumstance enabling the state to breach" the 50-per cent cap on reservations laid down by the Supreme Court in the Indra Sawhney case.

Union Minister Chirag Paswan defended the government's stance on the alleged NEET paper leak case, emphasizing that a fair decision would be made in the students' best interests. He also criticized the opposition for stalling parliamentary proceedings.

After party's national executive meeting, JD(U) leader KC Tyagi says, "...He (CM Nitish Kumar) has announced in front of the national executive that now he will always be a part of the NDA alliance. We will go to the Supreme Court regarding the reservation stayed by the Bihar High Court. Rajya Sabha

The national executive meeting will be attended by party's all MPs, including union Ministers and JD (U) leaders — Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lallan Singh and Ramnath Thakur and senior leaders from Bihar and other states.

The sources claimed that the district administration has been asked to investigate the matter and submit its report while the contractor concerned has been instructed to get the structure repaired at the earliest.

Bihar lightning strike: Nitish Kumar appealed to people to take precautions during inclement weather and follow the directions issued by the Disaster Management Department. He asked masses to stay at home and stay safe in bad weather.

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